Economy holds a very important role in shaping up of a country. It actually helps creating the basic social structure and physical infrastructure, of the land through integration of various sectors like agriculture, industry , service and social groups like producer, househol...
Growing asymmetries in short-term money market rates are threatening the effectiveness of monetary transmission. And this isn’t the view of a skeptic—it’s the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that has flagged this concerning trend.Despite the RBI’s efforts to inject liquidity into the system and ...
On April 22, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released two major reports: the World Economic Outlook (WEO) and the Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR). Given the extensive nature of both documents, this review will focus on the key highlights from each report, starting with the WEO a...
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, reflecting a cautious approach amid economic uncertainty. This decision comes as core inflation remains elevated at 2.8%, well above the Fed’s 2% target, and GDP growth expectations are revised downward to ...
A few days ago, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer BVR Subrahmanyam launched new initiatives for MSMEs. He stated that the sector is heavily impacted by regulations, with technology upgrades and skill development being key challenges. He reportedly said, “Sometimes when I think of the Indian econo...
We need double-digit growth, year after year! It’s an ambitious call, but why not? India has the potential, the resources, and the momentum. The post-pandemic rebound was strong, but now, as consumption starts tempering, the country needs a fresh dose of economic adrenaline. The Budget 2025’s ta...
Why wait for 2047 to become a Viksit Bharat when we can achieve it a decade earlier? Why settle for a steady, sleepy, unremarkable 7-8% growth rate when we have the potential to turbocharge it to a thriving 10%+? A recalibration of our tax system is the key to unleash the animal spirits of the econo...
The Union Budget for 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been a strategic masterstroke aimed at revitalizing India’s economy. The first step in this direction is the exemption of income tax for individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh annually, which is a bold and much-needed ...
India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a remarkable reform, bringing much-needed structure to resolving distressed assets. It has successfully transformed how businesses, creditors, and investors approach insolvency, marking a significant step forward in India’s economic evolution...
Every financial year (FY) brings a set of challenges for an economy, regardless of its current performance. Even when an economy is doing well, it must maintain momentum or strive for further improvement. In the case of India, FY 26 presents several structural challenges to sustaining GDP growth.In ...
